Overview
Stone Harbor is a sandy stretch of Seven Mile Beach, which runs from Townsends Inlet down to Hereford Inlet. There are more jetties than usual here but no real stand-out waves, so the appeal is more about mellow, forgiving surf than any single peak. The pick is Nuns Beach, a gentle longboard wave right in front of the convent, where the waves don't usually break off the jetty. Everything peels over sand and can go both left and right.
When It Works
Stone Harbor is a consistent break, so there are usable days to be found across the season. It draws swell from northeast through east-southeast to south (NE-ESE-S), with northeast (NE) the best match. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, holding a wide window from small, playful surf up to bigger days.
Wind and Tide
Look for northwest (NW) offshore wind to clean things up. The beach can work through low, mid, and high tide, though a rising tide is generally the better call. Nuns Beach in particular comes into its own on the higher tides, when it's at its most user-friendly.
Local Tips
This is a good place to learn, and the forgiving waves at Nuns Beach suit beginners well since they don't usually break off the jetty. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it works, often shared with families riding all sorts of surfcraft.
Access
There's a lifeguard on the beach, and beach tags are needed to get on the sand. Parking is free, with roadside spots to choose from.
